Bakery lovers will be pleased to hear they have an additional venue to pick up their favourite pastries, cakes and hot drinks.

East Anglian Daily Times: Greggs interior Picture: BRIAN THOMPSONGreggs interior Picture: BRIAN THOMPSON (Image: Archant)

Twelve new jobs have been created after bakery chain Greggs opened a new branch in Colchester.

The new store is located in Unit Five of the Stanway Retail Park in Peartree Road.

The town also has stores on High Street, Long Wyre Street and St Christopher Road.

The additional branch has indoor seating where customers can enjoy their food.

Sarah Boxell, shop manager at the new store, spoke ahead of the opening.

She said: “We can’t wait to open our doors and hear what the local community thinks.

“We hope customers enjoy the wide range of tasty items we have on offer.”

During the week the shop is open from 6.30am to 6pm, on Saturday 7am to 6pm and Sunday 9am to 4pm.

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